Baffled locals rattled by hum

RESIDENTS across several neighbourhoods in a Welsh city say they are being plagued by a persistent humming noise.

- HOLLY MORGAN Reporter holly.morgan@reachplc

Despite months of investigation into where it is coming from, its source remains a mystery.

Newport council has launched an investigation following a number of complaints from people living in the Lliswerry, Somerton, Beechwood, Moorland Park and Llanwern areas of a loud humming noise.

Some residents say the low-frequency sound has been disturbing their sleep and affecting their quality of life.

The council confirmed its environmental protection team carried out extensive monitoring between November and January in an attempt to trace the source. However, the investigation was unable to identify exactly where it was coming from.